9516.1 Based on agency or facility policies, the MA-C shall document which drugs have been administered and shall document whether drugs have been taken by the patient as ordered.

9516.2 The MA-C shall:

(a) Report the following to the supervising nurse:

(1) Signs or symptoms that appear life threatening;

(2) Events that appear health threatening; and

(3) Drugs that produced no results or undesirable effects as reported by the patient;

(b) Notify a nurse prior to each administration of prescribed PRN (as needed) drugs;

(c) Be personally responsible and accountable for all actions taken when implementing delegated tasks;

(d) Comply with laws, policies and procedures applicable to the setting in which the MA-C is administering drugs; and

(e) Be employed only in situations where a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse supervisor is available.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 11404 (August 23, 2019).